Douglas County Justice Court
Douglas County Justice Court in Canyonville, OR is one of two Justice Courts in Douglas County, offering jurisdiction over civil suits, small claims up to $10,000, landlord-tenant evictions, misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and non-traffic violations, and more. The Justice of the Peace, elected for a six-year term, oversees the court's operations and may also perform marriage ceremonies throughout the state.
Functioning as a county-funded court, Douglas County Justice Court aims to alleviate caseload pressure from the Circuit Courts in Roseburg and cater to the needs of outlying areas. With a focus on resolving disputes between parties, the court does not handle felony cases, libel or slander disputes, or property title disputes. Non-attorneys serving as Justices of the Peace must complete an eight-week course through the National Judges College.
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